He will compete for a starting job on a rebuilding team that parted ways with its top three cornerbacks from last season - Derek Cox, Aaron Ross and Rashean Mathis. The Jaguars wanted to revamp the position with aggressive, pressing cornerbacks who often get left in one-on-one coverage.

Jacksonville chose Gratz over former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu, saying they had "Honey Badger" slated for a later round.